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12 April 2025

Iberdrola to Invest €14B in UK Electricity Grids

The investment focuses on new submarine connections, creating 12,000 jobs, boosting the economy by €2.3B annually, and supporting the UK's Clean Power 2030 Plan.
11 April 2025

CARBIOS Reports 2024 Financial Results

Cash at €109M; Longlaville plant construction delayed, pending financing; progress on contracts; 2025 cost-cutting plan to reduce cash burn by 40%.
11 April 2025

BENEO Opens Pulse-Processing Plant in Germany

The new plant processes faba beans into sustainable ingredients, creating 25 jobs and using renewable energy, aligning with eco-conscious consumer trends and regional economic growth.
10 April 2025

Arkema Launches Bio-Based Rheology Additives in Europe

Acrylic thickeners now include up to 30% bio-based content, reducing carbon footprint by 25%, maintaining performance and cost, supporting sustainable coatings and adhesives.
9 April 2025

Aramco, Sinopec, Yasref Plan Petrochemical Expansion

The agreement aims to develop a fully-integrated petrochemical complex at Yasref, enhancing production and diversifying output, coinciding with Yasref's 10th anniversary.
9 April 2025

LANXESS Sells Urethane Systems to UBE Corporation

The sale completed on April 1, 2025, for €500M. Proceeds will redeem a bond, reducing leverage to ~3x. This concludes LANXESS's portfolio transformation.
9 April 2025

Clariant and Technip Energies Launch New Catalyst for Low Steam-to-Oil Styrene Production

New catalyst achieves 0.76 S/O ratio, boosting energy efficiency and sustainability in styrene production, suitable for existing, revamped, and new plants.
9 April 2025

Neste Begins SAF Production at Rotterdam Refinery

Production capacity increased to 1.5 million tons annually. Expansion in Rotterdam to double capacity by 2027, boosting global renewable fuels output to 6.8 million tons.
8 April 2025

Solvay Expands European Rare Earths Production Capacity

The La Rochelle facility begins rare earth production for magnets, aiming to meet 30% of Europe's demand by 2030, enhancing sustainability and supply chain partnerships.
4 April 2025

LANXESS Showcases Cosmetics and Personal Care Portfolio at in-cosmetics Global

LANXESS highlights sustainable preservatives, aroma chemicals, and insect repellents, emphasizing eco-friendly solutions and innovative formulations for personal care products.
4 April 2025

Bayer and Iberdrola España to Electrify and Decarbonize Asturias Plant

The project uses renewable energy for steam production, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing industrial competitiveness, with completion expected by June 2026.
3 April 2025

EIB Grants Lantmännen EUR 50M for Swedish Pea Protein Plant

The investment boosts EU food security, reduces protein imports, and aligns with sustainability goals, creating 30 jobs and promoting plant-based protein production in Sweden.
3 April 2025

Clariant's MegaMax 900 Catalyst Powers European Energy's E-Methanol Plant Startup

MegaMax 900 catalyst successfully starts at Denmark's e-methanol plant, enhancing green methanol production with high stability and activity, supported by Clariant's technical team.
1 April 2025

Lummus Technology Advances PFAS Destruction Technology

Lummus launches a commercial-ready unit to destroy PFAS in water, offering scalable solutions for industrial and municipal operators to enhance water safety and environmental protection.
31 March 2025

Nobian Innovates Lithium Battery Component Production

A new process converts lithium chloride to lithium hydroxide, reducing costs and environmental impact, supporting Europe's battery demand and value chain.
31 March 2025

Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau

The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
28 March 2025

MOL Petrochemicals Develops Battery Storage Facility

MOL is building a 40 MWh battery storage in Tiszaújváros to balance Hungary's grid, supported by EU funding. Completion is expected by Q1 2026.
27 March 2025

Novocycle Launches Battery Recycling Pilot in The Netherlands

The pilot facility uses Dry-Direct Recycling to enhance battery material recovery and reduce emissions, supporting EU sustainability goals and local economic growth.
27 March 2025

IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production

Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.
27 March 2025

TotalEnergies and Partners Advance Northern Lights CCS Phase 2

Phase 2 of Northern Lights CCS will boost CO2 storage to 5 million tons annually by 2028, backed by a $700M investment and a 15-year deal with Stockholm Exergi for 900,000 tons of CO2 storage.
27 March 2025

Vynova Alkoxides awards engineering contract for new Lülsdorf plant

The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate and sodium ethylate, aiming for completion by autumn 2027, replacing mercury-based production.
26 March 2025

BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology

The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
26 March 2025

TotalEnergies Launches Six Battery Storage Projects in Germany

Investing €160M, the projects add 221 MW storage, enhancing Germany's power resilience and supporting renewables, with completion set for early 2026.
25 March 2025

LANXESS Boosts 2024 Earnings

EBITDA up 19.9% to EUR 614M. Sales down 5.2%. Strong cash flow, debt reduced. Cost savings ahead of plan. Urethane Systems sale to UBE finalizes specialty chemicals shift.
24 March 2025

Moeve Wins BASF Award for Circular Economy Excellence

Moeve's recycled flexitank project cuts polymer use by 18% and incorporates 17.5% recycled material, reducing carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in chemical transport.
24 March 2025

Versalis Opens Recycled Polymer Plant in Porto Marghera

The new plant produces up to 20,000 tonnes of recycled polystyrene annually, enhancing Versalis' product range and supporting sustainable packaging and construction solutions.
21 March 2025

Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia

The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
20 March 2025

Sinopec: 19 Units Chosen for Environmental Facility Program

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced 304 open environmental units in petrochemical, power, steel, and building materials industries to enhance public engagement.
20 March 2025

Grangemouth's £3.5 Billion Transformation Plan Unveiled

Nine pathways to renewables are proposed, aiming to create 800 jobs. Private investment is crucial, with SAF as a key focus. Challenges include high costs and new supply chain needs.
20 March 2025

OQ Chemicals to Start Heptanoic Acid Production in Germany

Production begins June 2025, enhancing carboxylic acid portfolio and supply chain security. Heptanoic acid serves sectors like performance materials, energy, consumer products, and aviation.

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